...In the biography, "Sam Houston and the American Southwest" Randolph B. Campbell presents Houston as a man who valued peace and as someone who had a strong commitment to his state and country. Although some historians perceived Sam Houston as a man who suffered from alcoholism, unstable marriages and continually failed politically Campbell argues that he was a courageous, realistic and sensible leader under the circumstances he faced. Throughout the book Campbell analyzes In the biography, "Sam Houston and the American Southwest" Randolph B. Campbell presents Houston as a man who valued peace and as someone who had a strong commitment to his state and country. Although some historians perceived Sam Houston as a man who suffered from alcoholism,...
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...Sam Houston is a unique figure, not only in Texas history, but in the history of America as a whole. Few figures in history have had such remarkable careers, while at the same time being unappreciated for their accomplishments. However, Houston is one such man. Houston’s life provides a unique look into a man whose career “ranged from the monotonous and tedious acts of politics and statesmanship to the sublimes peaks of personal courage and action” Every event in Houston’s life, from his time with the Cherokees, to his stint as President of Texas contributed to making him into one of Texas’s best leaders. Sam Houston was born on March 2, 1793 in Rockbridge County Virginia at Timber Ridge Church. His parents were Samuel Houston, a captain in...
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...Samuel Houston Sam (Samuel) Houston was born on March 2, 1793, as the fifth child/son of Major Samuel Houston Sr. and Elizabeth Paxton. He fought in several battles and was a lawyer. He was the governor of Tennessee, and ran for State Senator at one point. He then moved to Texas and became a general in the Texan army, even though he was a heavy drinker. Later, when he received news of the defeat at the Alamo, Sam Houston decided to retreat for a month to regroup and strength Texas’ army strength. After the month was over, Houston’s army attacked Santa Anna in San Jacinto. The Texan’s battle cry was “Remember the Alamo!” and it helped remind them of the men killed at the Alamo. They defeated the Mexicans after 18 minutes of battle on April 21,...
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...Crisp never goes out and states any thesis for the whole book; rather he lets his research show his thesis for every subject; so he does have a thesis, but it’s more letting the reader find the thesis on their own when he brings all of his information together. In the section involving Sam Houston, Crisp states his opinion (almost a thesis saying that he couldn’t believe what he was reading so he had to prove it wrong) a few paragraphs after a backstory of Houston was given, stating, “I was stunned and disbelieving… The speech contradicted much of what I thought that I had learned in more than two decades of investigating” (39). Crisp goes throughout the chapter proving that his opinion over Houston was correct. In the chapter concerning Crockett...
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...What was Sam Houston’s Most Heroic Decision? Sam Houston was one of the most important people in Texas history. He did some very important things in our history that make us who we are today. Without him we wouldn’t be in the United States! He was a great man and he did a lot of things. Let’s talk about it! One of his heroic decisions is when no matter what he wouldn’t go for slavery. This shows that just because people want something, he would still do the right thing. When he was governor of Texas, he, like I said, was not going for slavery. Than after they did secede, Sam Houston would not take the oath of loyalty to the confederacy. He was forced out of office. Another heroic decision he has made is him not want slavery in the...
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...Sam Houston, his titles included Major General, President of the Republic, Congressman, U.S. Senator, and Governor, which placed him at the focal point of many difficult decisions. But believe it or not Sam Houston only took one year of formal school, and after being useless around his family farm he left home at age 16 to live with the Cherokee for 3 years. He was given the name “The Raven;”(Essay) a very clever bird, that was very highly thought of in Native American culture. He was asked by President Andrew Jackson, whose eye Houston caught during a battle at Horseshoe Bend, Alabama during the war of 1812, to travel to north Texas to meet with the Comanche to ask them not to bother Eastern Indians that were being transported west. For Houston, this was a chance to rebuild his life after his marriage failed and he had fallen into depression, turning to alcohol and moving...
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...When thinking of Texas history, names like Sam Houston, William B. Travis and Stephen F. Austin often come to mind. Sam Houston is known bringing Texas to become a state, whereas William B. Travis is known for his courageousness as a commander at the Battle of the Alamo. Stephen F. Austin is known as the father of Texas, by the people of the Lone Star State, because of the important leadership role he played during the Texas independence. On November 3, 1793, Moses and Maria Austin birthed a boy that was soon after named Stephen Fuller Austin. Stephen was born in Virginia and lived there until the age of six, when his father Moses decided to move his family to Missouri. Moses and his family formed the town of Potosi. Stephen lived there until the age of 11, when his family decided to send him to school in Connecticut. After Stephen completed his schooling in Connecticut, he then decided to attend Transylvania University in Lexington. Stephen returned home upon completion, in 1810, and overtook his father’s general store. He also soon served as an assistant to the general of the local Militia....
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...What Was Sam Houston’s Most Heroic Decision? The 67 foot statue of Sam Houston, in Huntsville, Texas is a fitting tribute to a man who lived life large. His titles included Major General, President of the Republic, Congressman, U.S. Senator, and Governor. Even though at the age of 39 he almost totally broke down he became an alcoholic, quit his role as governor of Tennessee, and his wife left him, he then took the challenge to make good relations with the Comanche and later became one of the most admirable men of all time. During his memorable life he was confronted with many difficult decisions that were extremely heroic. His most heroic decision was to not sign an oath to the Confederacy. As governor of Texas he made the unpopular...
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...He faced the problem of trying to contain increasing numbers of Anglo adventurers, as well as mounting financial difficulties of his own. He mortgaged his house and property to buy goods for a smuggling venture into Mexico. The venture failed, with Seguín losing everything. He returned to San Antonio in the wake of the Santa Fe expedition, in which a large number of Texans were captured and taken on a humiliating march to Mexico City. Whispers began that Seguín had betrayed the expedition. It was the beginning of the end for Seguín. In early 1842, he notified President Houston of his suspicions that the Mexicans were planning a raid into San Antonio. The Texan government refused to send any aid to the city, and Seguín and most of the Tejano inhabitants evacuated the city during the Mexican invasion. Though the Mexicans occupied the city for only two days being forced to retreat, Seguín's reputation was in tatters. Most Anglos now believed that he had turned...
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...1849. She was buried at the Catholic cemetery. Erastus Smith accomplished many things in his life but the ones that are most important or most memorable are when Smith joined the Texian army because the Mexican army increased security and wouldn’t let him go back home. His intelligence gathering was very important during the Battle of Conception. In October 1835 Erastus found a mule train that brought on the Grass Fight and in December 1835 he guided the troops into San Antonio in the Siege and Battle of Bexar. He had also served as a courier at the Alamo for William Barrett Travis and carried his letter from the Alamo February 15, 1836. He then met General Sam Houston after signing the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington on the Brazos, Texas. Smith escorted Mrs. Almeron Dickinson to report to General Houston in Gonzalez about the fate of the Alamo defenders. In Gonzalez Erastus was signed to Captain Karnes’ Cavalry, he continuously operated with small groups during the Battle of San Jacinto. Erastus had captured a Mexican courier with dispatches revealing the strength and position of Santa Anna’s army. On April 21 prior to the Battle of San Jacinto, Erastus and his men destroyed Vince’s bridge making the Mexican army retreat. Erastus had also introduced a fine stock of Muley cattle from Louisiana to San Antonio, that’s where the Longhorn breed was previously popular. Erastus contributed to our society by being able to gather and collect important information from...
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...Well-known as one of the world’s most decisive battles, Sam Houston and his rag-tag band of 910 pioneer Texians took captive the fleeing "Napoleon of the West,"Genelisimo Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana. In all, Texas' quest for independence was more than six previous years in the making. While the actual battle was a mere skirmish in military terms, it was the turning point in the American territorial land grab that ensued. This was more than a handful of pioneer homesteaders settlers flexing their muscles. It was a "manifested destiny" that declared America's intention to push its territorial expansion to the max.(2) Attractions, Cultural Events And Festivities: With a proud boast of having the world's tallest war memorial edifice, The San Jacinto Museum of History and Library are located at the very...
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...Candy Puga Professor Morales Chicano Studies 8 20 February 2016 Juan Seguin Bibliography Juan Seguin was born in San Antonio on October 27, 1806. He was a Texas hero and he helped his parents run a small post office business. Although Seguin had little of schooling, he learned how to read and write. In addition, Seguin married at an early age in his life with one of the wealthiest families in the town and had ten children. He accomplished many achievements in his life, for example serving in the congress, becoming a senator, and serving in the electoral boards after being elected Alcalde (mayor) of San Antonio. Early influences + importance Juan Seguin was a great fighter as he fought many battles. For example, he was known for the Battle of San Jacinto were he fought against the Mexican Army. He is also known for the battle of Alamo because he was ordered to reinforce more army from coronel James Fanny before the fall of the Alamo. The battle of the Tejano’s showed courage amongst themselves throughout the Texas revolution. (insert word) The chief became ill and retired in 1834 leaving Seguin as the political chief of the department of Bexar. His drastic death occurred in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico on August 27, 1890 across from Rio Grande. Additionally, he was buried in Texas in the same town where he became honored for his achievements. Insert conclusion-one sentence Talk about his death + battles -why is he important -early influences In Seguin’s honored the town of...
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...better place,or you can help the world thrive. Specifically,Sam Houston was a very influential person. Sam Houston is influential because of his accomplishments,contributions to society, and pivotal moments. Sam Houston is influential because of his accomplishments. According to History.com, ”Houston journeyed to Texas in 1832. Interested in land speculation and negotiating with Texas Indians on behalf of both the Cherokee and the United States, he was at the time and afterward accused of also intending to promote, with Jackson’s encouragement, a Texan insurrection against Mexican rule.” He was the meeting point between the Indians and the Americans which helped everybody get along. Secondly,History.com says”On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston And some 800 Texans defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican force of approximately...
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...Battle of the Alamo The battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Mexican troops led by General Santa Ana launched as assault on the Alamo Mission in San Antonia and all Texas Defenders were killed. After this attack, many Texans joined the Texas Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texans defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the Revolution. Bibliography Hively, Todd. "The Alamo." Our States: Geographic Treasures (January 2011): 1. MasterFILE Premier, EBSCOhost (accessed October 22, 2013). Rivela, Francisco. Mexico: From Independence to the Alamo. n.p.: New York, NY, 2002. Alexander Street Press, EBSCOhost (accessed October 22, 2013). Wilson, Mike. "Victory at San Jacinto." Alamo (January 2003): 48. Book Collection: Nonfiction, EBSCOhost (accessed October 22, 2013). Mexico: From Independence to Revolution The Alamo Story The Alamo and the texas war of independence, September 30,1835-april 21, 1836 Conquests and historical identities in California Spirits of the Alamo James Bowie: Texas fighting man Michael C. Meyer and William H. Beezley, eds. The Oxford History of Mexico (2000) p. 322 Stephen L. Hardin, The Battle of the Alamo, Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qea02), accessed November 03, 2013. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. Crisp, James E. Sleuthing the Alamo: Davey Crockett's Last Stand and Other Mysteries of...
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...George Brinton McClellan was born on December 3rd, 1826, to George McClellan and Elizabeth Steinmetz McClellan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father was a doctor and his mother was a stay at home mom, as most were before the civil war. Elizabeth Brinton was a descendant of William Bradford, one of the most influential men of the pilgrims. George McClellan had four siblings; Federica, Mary and two brothers; John and Arthur. Elizabeth wanted her children to have the best education so she sent George and his brothers to “infant school” at age five. After “infant school” George McClellan went to Sears Cook Walker private school. At the age of ten years old, after graduating elementary school, George Brinton McClellan started taking lesson from a private tutor who he described as, “a one eyed German Jew by the name of Schiffer . . . ,a magnificent classical scholar and an excellent teacher.” Two years later George McClellan enrolled in a the prep school of University of Pennsylvania. Two years after enrolling at the age of thirteen, he entered the college. When he got to the University of Pennsylvania he reluctantly went into a law degree but after two years of studying law he changed his goals to the military. In 1842, he enrolled at West Point Academy with a letter that his father had sent to the secretary of West Point. Dr. George McClellan wrote, “I have requested that President John Tyler take fine consideration of my son’s application.” It is not known whether...
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